Premiers Office Office of the PremierSkip to Main ContentHome FranaisContact Us govpeca ServicesNews Releases Job Opportunities General GovernmentHealth RecruitmentAbout PEI Weather ConditionsRoad ConditionsIsland CamIsland InformationMapsAddress LocatorPictures and VideosGreeting CardsPlace FinderPremiers Office About the Premier Cabinet Intergovernmental Affairs News Releases Photos Milestone Certificates Contact Us Reports and Expenses Related Links Premiers WelcomeHere on Prince Edward Island there is a genuine sense of optimism about our provinces potentialBy working closely with Islanders government is purposefully building an approach that energetically focuses on the basics educational opportunities accessible health care and a stronger and more diverse economyUnlike many of our other partners in Confederation Prince Edward Island is not blessed with a variety of natural resources like oil natural gas timber or mineralsHowever we are fortunate to have a population that is known for its work ethic and its strong attachment to the IslandFor those reasons government is committed to investing in people because we know that Islanders are our provinces greatest resourceOver the last two years government has invested considerable resources into education and the benefits are beginning to build Whether it is bursaries for postsecondary students or the coming introduction of fullday kindergarten into the school system our intention is to build an education system that truly prepares young Islanders to the best of their abilitiesOur health care approach has also been built around the needs of Islanders and the provision of appropriate services As a result we now have the largest number of doctors in Island history a key component of ensuring accessibility to servicesEconomically Prince Edward Island has embarked on an ambitious strategy to diversify our economy with new emphases on biosciences aerospace and information technology In addition to complementing our existing strengths in agriculture and the fishery this strategy also provides new opportunities to an increasingly welleducated work forceIslanders have always valued the idea of working together and approaching our challenges in a unified and deliberate manner Government understands that sense of common purpose and our common belief that the strength of one community enhances our entire provinceWe all witnessed the truth of that with the recent Canada Games when our province worked together and all parts of the Island contributed to the success of the GamesOur best days lie before us and together we will make that promise a realityHon Robert GhizPremier of Prince Edward Island Recent NewsNew Brunswicks Development as an Energy Hub Prince Edward Island and Qubec Launch Discussions on EnergyNovember 13 2009Prince Edward Island Premier Robert ...